Friday, April 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This training will present a general overview on abuse, exploitation, and self-neglect in the older adult population. Along with physical and sexual abuse, financial exploitation has risen dramatically in the last few years specifically targeting this age group. Self-neglect is a growing problem that is often hidden. The training will explore the complexities of working with individuals who self-neglect and the impact it has on their families and the community.

Hoarding: Learn What Resources Are Available to Support Individuals Who Hoard ~ $60.00

Friday, May 18, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Hoarding is most common in older adults and can create serious health and safety issues for the individual. This training is designed to provide information on the services and resources available to help support those who hoard. In addition, we will discuss strategies to use when things aren’t moving in a positive direction and its impact on housing retention.

Person-Centered Interviewing ~ $60.00

Friday, June 29, 2018, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Key principles of person centered thinking are covered through essential lifestyle planning. Participants develop their skills in person centered thinking through a series of guided exercises, done in pairs with a fellow participant. Through directed conversation, listening and sorting information, and writing down what they have learned about their partner, participants practice skills required when developing person-centered plans. At the end of the day participants have a sample plan that they have done themselves.

Recorded & Available for Viewing By Clicking HereHeld on August 10th, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Participants will also receive an overview of health coverage offered by Vermont Health Connect and Green Mountain Care, including how to enroll in or terminate coverage, eligibility criteria and covered services for:

Medicaid for Children and Adults (aka “MAGI” Medicaid)Medicaid for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (MABD) and VPharmQualified Health Plans (QHPs)

This training is designed to help attendees have a better understanding of the holistic view of aging. It will shed light on the psychological, social and physical aging processes. Within these sub-areas topics include:

Understanding what is normal and not normal

Tools/catch phrases that will help workers better communicate with providers

Participants will look at creative survival strategies around such issues as:

Ending life comfortably

Healing relationships

Taking care of caregivers

Aftercare to families and caregivers

Participants are introduced to creative tools from other cultures, exploring various media for reflection and self-expression as well as marking and honoring losses. Hands-on activities will be accompanied by stories of individuals and families using the tools featured. Additionally, the trainer, Ginny Fry, will illustrate differing cultural time concepts with content from the "Anthropology of Death” class she teaches at Johnson State College.

This full day training will cover topics in order to work effectively with people who exhibit challenging behaviors.

Boundaries Training: Developing and maintaining good boundaries informs the work we do and protects us both personally and professionally. This workshop will go beyond some of the usual boundary topics of disclosures and professional demeanor to explore the very heart of what our jobs are and are not.

Understanding Substance Misuse: The worker will learn how to identify signs to look for and be able to construct conversation to be respectful, understanding and supportive so that intervention can be introduced.

Mental Health Crisis Management: Understanding what may trigger a crisis, how to manage it and how to involve others as a crisis response system will be part of this learning opportunity.

Family caregivers are usually unpaid, often overwhelmed, and sometimes overlooked. Diverse in who they are and what their situation is, family caregivers have certain needs in common to help them stay well, grow, and continue to provide or manage care for loved ones. And they may seek your attention when you visit family and friends in their care! In this interactive workshop, we will mine workers’ experience to identify challenges and opportunities presented when the family caregiver is your direct client or part of the picture for a care receiver you are serving. Discussion will include creative resources for caregivers, problem-solving, and teaming for maximum support of caregivers, care receivers and workers.

Participants will develop a greater understanding of the legal supports available to older adults and will learn financial tools that can be used to help older adults plan for their financial future. Topics include:

This “Medicare Boot Camp” helps participants understand Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D and why each one is important. Included will be information on the federal and state programs that help Medicare beneficiaries pay Medicare costs, as well as Medicare Supplemental plans. Get trained and equipped!

WEBINAR: Veterans Benefits and Resources ~ $30.00

Friday, November, 30, 2018, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Participants in this training will gain knowledge about how to access the Veterans Administration system, learn about the resources available to veterans, and look at best practices in creative solutions to difficult issues. Topics include:

VA health care

Services available at the White River Junction Medical Center as well as local clinics

Eligibility/enrollment in services

Information about the Vet Center and the supports available there

My Health3Vet – online personal health records

Special programs available for funding equipment and services

More Training Opportunities Planned. Details Will be Coming Soon!

Housing Issues and Resources

Bridges Over Poverty

Reframing Aging

Social Security Benefits, Overpayments and Appeals​

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*While V4A will continue to offer Long Term Care Medicaid training, we want to acknowledge that the trainings are designed for advanced skill care providers that are certified Choices for Care case managers who work for the Area Agencies on Aging and Home Health Agencies. These providers have a high level of expertise as well as extensive ongoing supervision around this program and without this, the safety of our clients could potentially be at risk. The recommended audience for this course would be Case Managers with the Area Agencies on Aging and Home Health Agencies.

Training Location at the Gifford Medical Center

On-Site Training Sessions will all be held at Gifford Medical Center - Conference Center, 44 South Main Street, Randolph (arrival and sign-in begins 30 minutes prior to session start time). Click here for a map and directions.

You may park anywhere in the Gifford lot. The main entrance to the building is fully accessible and you can take the elevator to the Conference Center. There is also a direct entrance to the Conference Center under the awning on the left side of the building, with steps down. Here is a map of the campus.

The training room will be set up “classroom style” with tables. You can bring lunch or purchase it from the Gifford Cafeteria. Eat in the cafeteria or bring a tray back to the training room. Feel free to bring in snacks and beverages, as well.